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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.05 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.05 and 118.14 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.05 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.05 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.05 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 72,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,071.31/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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